Major Flood
17 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Record flooding continues in the woodlands and pastures along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Yukon Road. Flood waters will begin to cover the road. The water level will be hitting the road bed around 7 feet above the concrete box culvert with a possible washout of the road.
17 ft
Major flooding begins. Flooding never seen before occurs in the woodlands and pastures along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Yukon Road. Maximum flow will be passing through the concrete box culvert under the road. The water level will be hitting the road bed around 4 feet above the culvert and erosion will be likely on the embankments on the south side of road.
15 ft
Significant flooding expands further into the woodlands and pastures along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Yukon Road. Maximum flow will be passing through the concrete box culvert under the road. The water level will be hitting the road bed around two feet above the culvert and erosion may occur on the embankments on the south side of road.
13 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and pastures along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Yukon Road. Maximum flow will be passing through the concrete box culvert under the road. The water level will be hitting the top of the culvert and erosion may occur on the embankments on the south side of road.
12 ft
Minor flooding expands further into the woodlands and pastures along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Yukon Road. Maximum flow will be passing through the concrete box culvert under the road. The water level will be near the top of the culvert and erosion will be possible on the embankments on the south side of road.
10 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and pastures along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Yukon Road. The water level will reach the maximum flow through the concrete box culvert under the road.
7 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached in the woodlands and pastures along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Yukon Road.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2015 | 17.84 ft | 3,361 cfs |
| May 26, 1973 | 16.96 ft | 3,160 cfs |
| Aug 1, 2013 | 15.3 ft | 2,852 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Fausett Creek near Talking Rock?
The Fausett Creek near Talking Rock gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02381600) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Fausett Creek near Talking Rock?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Fausett Creek near Talking Rock is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Fausett Creek rises?
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Where is the Fausett Creek near Talking Rock gauge located?
The gauge is located in Gilmer County, Georgia at coordinates 34.5703°N, 84.4689°W. USGS site number: 02381600. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.